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They are both ok. Rua do Almada is a very central street, parallel to Porto's main avenue, the Avenida dos Aliados, in which are located the Town Hall, the Café Guarany, the Intercontinental Hotel Palácio das Cardosas and the restaurant Astoria, the traditional Ateneia (pastry and chocolate shop, nice for a five o'clock tea). In Rua do Almada you have the chocolate factory Arcádia, bars, restaurants and shops and is close to the bar area as well.

The garden of São Lázaro is also a traditional area in the city. You have there the main public library, cafes, restaurants and bars (Casa Guedes, Buraquinho...), traditional grossery stores, and near by, in Passos Manuel street, you have some nice bars (Passos Manuel, Maus Hábitos, Olympia), and the main concert hall Coliseu.

Both areas are on a walking distance from Ribeira.

Porto is not a dangerous city. To move around in Porto by night you need to have the same cautions you have everywhere and there are buses running all nigh long such as the 500 (from midnight on it is the 1M running avery hour) and there are taxis either. If you need any help you can contact the Tourism Police next to the Town Hall. They are open everyday from 08:00 to 24:00 and the phone number is 222 081 833.

dear visitporto, thank you very much for your prompt reply and all the invaluable info!

Anna

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Feb. 18, 2015, 12:09 p.m.

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